Daihatsu Gran Move Recall R/2012/137: Air Bag May Deploy Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 4,441
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/137
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Gran Move vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000. Due to poor maintenance of the coolant the heater matrix may leak coolant into the air bag computer. The dealer will installation of a shield to protect the ECU from leaking coolant. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to poor maintenance of the coolant the heater matrix may leak coolant into the air bag computer. The water ingress could cause a short circuit which in the worst case could cause the air bag to deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING Defect: Due to poor maintenance of the coolant the heater matrix may leak coolant into the air bag computer. The water ingress could cause a short circuit which in the worst case could cause the air bag to deploy. Remedy: Installation of a shield to protect the ECU from leaking coolant. If the heater matrix shows signs of corrosion then this will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit which in the worst case could cause the air bag to deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will installation of a shield to protect the ECU from leaking coolant.
Are You Affected?
Gran Move built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Daihatsu estimates 4,441 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Daihatsu, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Daihatsu.
- Book with any franchised Daihatsu dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2012/137. See how to get a Daihatsu recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourtrak, SportrakPossible fire risk | Urgent | R/2010/006 |
This is one of 10 Daihatsu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Daihatsu recall launched before it was R/2010/006 on 9 Jun 2010, for possible fire risk. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/137, launched 30 January 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.